The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 38,300

€ 45,300

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 2.5FT is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
58.3 in
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.82 %

General
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B5254T8
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
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17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
17.92 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
362 mi
Range
524 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
362 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
380.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
380.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data